Emma Watson wins first ever genderless accolade

Emma Watson made history by picking up the first ever genderless prize at the 2017 MTV Movie & TV Awards in Los Angeles on Sunday night (07.05.17).

The 27-year-old actress gave a lengthy speech during which she praised MTV for being the first to introduce the new accolade of Best Actor for both sexes.

The ‘Harry Potter’ star won Best Actor In A Movie for her portrayal of Belle in ‘Beauty and the Beast’, which also picked up Movie Of The Year.

The ‘Harry Potter’ star said: “I feel I have to say something about the award itself.

“The first acting award in history that doesn’t separate nominees based on their sex says something about how we perceive the human experience. MTV’s move to create a genderless award for acting will mean something different to everyone. But to me, it indicates that acting is about the ability to put yourself in someone else’s shoes. And that doesn’t need to be separated into two different categories.”

The blonde beauty – who is an outright feminist – said the award is very “meaningful” to her.

She continued: “Empathy and the ability to use your imagination should have no limits. This is very meaningful to me — both to be winning the award and to be receiving it from you … in such an inclusive, patient and loving way. Thank you so much.”

Emma also believes she won the prize because of her alter-ego Belle, as a character who is the essence of “diversity”.

She explained: “[Belle’s] curiosity and passion for knowledge and her desire for more in life were ground for alienation.

“I loved playing someone who didn’t listen to any of that. I’m so proud to be part of a film that celebrates diversity, literacy, inclusion, joy, and love the way that this one does.”

She ended her speech by thanking all those involved in the remake of the classic Disney film – which she starred alongside Dan Stevens in – and the people who voted for her.

She said: “I want to thank every single person who voted for me. Thank you so much.

“Lastly I want to thank anyone and everyone who had anything to do with giving me this opportunity. And, accompanying me on the journey. You know who you are. I can’t thank you enough.”

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